Most Popular Books by Nicola Davies

Follow the path of the magnificent polar bear as it strives to survive in an age-old Arctic habitat threatened by global warming. This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life. Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features: - an engaging read-aloud with sound effects - a segment focusing on fascinating facts - a read-along opportunity guided by prompts Huge, magnificent, and solitary, a polar bear moves through the frozen Arctic. Powerful hunter, tireless swimmer, tender mother, gentle playmate — she is superbly adapted for surviving, even thriving, in this harsh and icy climate. Written in poetic language interspersed with fascinating facts, Nicola Davies'' breathtaking tale of this massive, stark white animal is brought to life in striking paintings by Gary Blythe. Just as the Inuit people have watched and learned from this amazing creature for generations, readers are invited to witness the majesty of Ice Bear. Back matter includes a note about polar bears and an index.

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It''s April in Antarctica and, in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites, lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising their chicks. A wise old Empress has returned to the ice at Halley Bay year after year; with the help of her mate, she works to protect her newly-laid egg against the bitter winter. But a changing climate is making the Antarctic Ocean warmer - winds are stronger and storms are fiercer...

Daw merch i ysgol newydd mewn tref ddiethr. Mae''r plant yn ei dosbarth yn gas tuag ati, yn flin bod dieithryn yn eu plith. Ymateb y ferch yw creu rhywbeth hardd sy''n newid eu hagwedd tuag ati, a thrwy hynny newid eu bywydau a''r ffordd maen nhw''n gweld eu hunain. Dyma stori syml ac iddi neges fydd yn ysbrydoli.

Some farms are up in the hills ... or down long, winding lanes ... but Silver Street Farm is different - it''s right in the middle of a town!It''s winter and the residents of Lonchester are struggling against the Big Freeze. The ice on the canal is half a metre thick and there are snowdrifts two metres high! Meera, Karl and Gemma are delighted; school is closed which means they can be at Silver Street Farm all day. But there''s no time to play - the animals need a lot of looking after in the cold. As the weather gets worse many people in Lonchester find themselves stuck without food. But a chance encounter with Boris, a sled dog belonging to a stranded Russian ballet company, gives Meera a brilliant idea. With the help of the dancers, Boris and some friendly police dogs loaned by Sergeant Short, the Silver Street kids set up Lonchester''s first dog-sled delivery service and come to the rescue of all those in trouble!

A water bill as long as an elephant''s trunk, a naughty dog on the loose - and where has all the grass gone? It''s going to b a long hot summer down on Silver Street Farm!

Un lírico e informativo retrato de la escurridiza y amenazada tortuga marina cabezona que deleitará a los jóvenes amantes de la naturaleza. Lejos, lejos, mar afuera, vive una de las criaturas más misteriosas del planeta: la tortuga marina cabezona. Por treinta años nada en los océanos, recorriendo miles de millas en busca de alimento. Hasta que una noche de verano llega a una playa a poner sus huevos, la misma playa donde nació. El lírico texto de Nicola Davies ofrece datos fascinantes sobre la travesía de la pequeña tortuga marina cabezona, en peligro de extinción; y los cautivantes dibujos de Jane Chapman ilustran claramente la odisea de una de estas tortuguitas.

Our planet is full of life! Did you know there are 400,000 species of beetle - but only eight species of bear? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and profiles some of its most surprising creatures. A glorious celebration of diversity within the Animal Kingdom by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies, illustrated by rising star Lorna Scobie. There is something to delight on every page with fascinating facts about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects. This exquisite book will encourage children to treasure the world''s biodiversity and help to stop it slipping away.

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Un bambino, un animale selvatico e l''incontro che segnerà il loro destino. Colline Garo, India Nord-Orientale. Una notte Wilen si sveglia di soprassalto: gli elefanti stanno attraversando il villaggio e per poco non travolgono la sua capanna. Spaventati da queste visite sempre più frequenti e dannose per le coltivazioni, gli abitanti pensano di sbarazzarsi degli elefanti e trovare nuove fonti di guadagno abbattendo la foresta. Wilen riuscirà a scovare un''alternativa prima che sia troppo tardi? Nicola Davies ci regala un romanzo avvincente, dedicato al fragile equilibrio tra uomo e natura. La collana Fili d''erba raccoglie storie di convivenza tra uomini e animali selvatici, dove emergono i problemi causati dal dividere lo stesso territorio e le loro possibili soluzioni. Le vicende narrate si inseriscono in un contesto reale e si rifanno a progetti di conservazione attuati in Asia, Africa e Sud America. In questi romanzi Davies tesse una trama snella e coinvolgente, dove calibra esigenze narrative e componente divulgativa senza mai penalizzare il ritmo. Ciascun volume si chiude con la sezione Una storia vera, che permette di conoscere i progetti a cui l''autrice si è ispirata e fa il punto sulla situazione dell''animale protagonista, sempre più minacciato dall''uomo all''interno del suo habitat.

Un coinvolgente romanzo per bambini dedicato agli animali e alla loro tutela. Nicola Davies accompagna i lettori sui monti del Caucaso, dove il giovane Malik è alle prese con bracconieri senza scrupoli. Catena del Caucaso, Armenia. I monti sopra il villaggio di Shamavor sono il rifugio di Malik. Lassù, armato di taccuino e binocolo, avvista aquile, lupi, orsi e linci, e sogna di incontrare il leopardo persiano che tutti credono estinto. Finché, durante uno dei suoi appostamenti notturni, scopre i loschi traffici di una coppia di bracconieri e il piano malvagio che minaccia le sue amate montagne. Determinato a fermarli, Malik, spalleggiato dall''amica Larisa, si trasformerà in un vero e proprio detective... Un romanzo per bambini da leggere tutto d''un fiato, dove racconto e realtà si intrecciano e in cui le sorti della vicenda sono nelle mani dei giovanissimi. Malik e Larisa si trovano alle prese con uomini senza scrupoli, riusciranno a smascherare i loro intenti? Com''è nello stile della collana, dedicata alla tutela ambientale e al fragile equilibrio tra uomo e natura, anche "La coda del leopardo" è ispirato alle reali condizioni degli animali protagonisti e ai progetti attuati per proteggerli. Nicola Davies approfondisce questi contenuti in un''apposita sezione finale, intitolata "Una storia vera".

For Toddlers from 3 years of age It is very important to understand that children from this age are starting to notice differences by becoming aware of many things and have many questions to ask. The questions might be shocking, but you need to avoid overreacting so they feel comfortable asking more questions in the future. Why am I white? Which shade of skin colour is better? How should you answer some of these questions? In the light of recent events, many parents or adults may find themselves struggling to talk about the concepts of race, ethnicity, racism and social justice with kids. What is discussed depends on a family''s makeup and the community in which they live, but it is important for everyone, independently of ethnicity and belonging to start having ''the conversation'' and start learning some tricks and ideas on how to behave when confronted with racist situation and/or people. Why do we need to talk about racism and social justice to kids? How to start a conversation about racism with kids? How does racism affect health and well-being in children? So, where do I start? You can start to educate yourself about the root of prejudice, identity formation, race and racism with this book. This will allow you not to feel uncomfortable or feel you lack knowledge and understanding about the topic when you face children''s concerns and questions about diversity. This book covers the following topics: ✓ Making sense of the world ✓ Who am I? ✓ What is anti-racism? ✓ What is social justice? ✓ Kids reaction to diversity ✓ Help children about their curiosity and questions ✓ How to raise anti-racism and social justice children ...And much more Adults'' discomfort with the topic can be a barrier to these conversations on discussing race with children. "All parents need to help their children think and talk about our country''s racial inequality as a step toward creating a more equal society". By reading this book, you will gain a better understanding of the topic and be able to talk to your children about racism, social justice, and the struggles for human and civil rights for all people. You will know much more about your child developmental stages and act on them accordingly. Furthermore, you and your children will be able to put into practices some tips and tricks to deal with embarrassing and confrontational situations that can happen in everyday life. Explanation of these concepts directly may be complex and difficult, but the introduction of these concepts in the educational process and finding appropriate methods for the child''s age to communicate these ideas is what is valuable. Protecting children from being exposed to racism by constantly opening their lines of communication with them about what they might be exposed to in their different places of activity, making sure to communicate with other children''s families to support and promote the rejection of racism, and contacting the school to consult about what children are exposed to. It is also essential for children to understand the long march of the struggle against racism to make the world a better place for future generations.

"Gigantesco y magnífico, deambula por los helados parahes del Ártico. Cazador poderoso, madre atenta, delicado compañero de juegos; el oso polar comparte esta tierra de hielo y nieve con los inuit, quienes lo observan y aprenden de él."--Page [4] of cover.

Birds introduces young readers to their feathered friends and their essential features. Readers will look in detail at the bodies of birds and learn how they fly, feed, communicate, reproduce, and raise their young.

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet, and top children''s book author, Nicola Davies. Follow the young adventurer as she explores eggs of all shapes and sizes, where they may be hiding and what secrets could be held within. The easy rhymes encourage children to join in. With zoologically accurate, bright, and exciting illustrations by Abbie Cameron, this book explores the huge variety of animal and insect eggs and is one in a series of rhyming picture books which entertain and educate on a wide range of animals.

Descubre qué animal vive en cada entorno.

Think of an invertebrate. Are you thinking of a spider? Well, you'' re not wrong, butinvertebrates are so much more! They include worms, snails, slugs, beetles andbutterflies, and they can also be found deep in the sea as octopus, squid and more. Explore this world of bugs, mini-beasts and sea creatures in Nicola Davies'' s latest Animal Surprises book.

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children''s book author, Nicola Davies.Follow her young adventurer as she treks through the jungle, dives deep down into the sea and climbs high up into the trees. Into the Blue features delightful characters from the deep blue sea. Fully illustrated in colour by exciting new illustrator Abbie Cameron. Full educational notes on all of the animals featured in Animal Surprises are available to download from the Graffeg website."Nicola Davies knows just how to make scientific concepts interesting and accessible, even to the youngest children. For example the notion of the food chain is introduced in Into the Blue when we see ''silvery sand eels that sparkle and glimmer, And puffins collecting them up for their dinner!''All this creates a space in children''s minds ready for more advanced teaching and learning about the natural world later on. The sharing adult will be able to help children link what they see in the books with their own outdoor experiences. I''m sure these books will be favourites to look at again and." Books for Keeps

An illustrated introduction to some of the deserts of the world, their weather, flora and fauna.

Everything You Need to Know about Animals, an exciting companion to the all-encompassing reference Everything You Need to Know, and Everything You Need to Know about Science is now available in paperback. Arranged thematically into 5 core topics that explore the whole animal kingdom, it explores how different animals get around, what they eat, as well as investigates animal senses and reproduction. Readers'' imaginations will be sparked on every page with this perfect one-volume encyclopedia. Activities, glossary words, web links, and fascinating facts galore will keep kids engaged and inspired. Informative and interactive features perfectly enhance and unite the reference sections.

A child, a wild animal - and a life-changing encounter. An exciting new range of books in which children find solutions to problems through conservation rather than killing.Zaki lives in northern India. His father mistreats his wife and children and the family''s dancing bears - an old female and the two new cubs who are to replace her. Zaki wants all the bears to be free. With the help of his mother and sister, the old bear is taken to a sanctuary for retired bears while Zaki runs away to the forest with the cubs. There he spends months teaching them how to survive in the wild. When he returns to his family, he finds his father''s cruel rule has finally been overturned. His mother has a new way of making a living - and Zaki and his sister can go to school at last.

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children''s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth, the Solar System and much more.

Examines the causes and effects of global warming and offers opinions from leading scientists about what can be done to help the Earth.

A basic guide to the creatures found in the ocean.

Existe vida por toda a Terra, nos Polos gelados, nos vulcões mais ativos e até nas maiores profundezas do mar: lugares onde o homem não aguentaria ficar nem por um instante porque morreria. Como alguns animais conseguem sobreviver ao serem congelados, fervidos ou esmagados nas condições mais extremas que o nosso planeta oferece? E quem é o mais resistente de todos os animais? O urso polar, o camelo ou outro bem, bem pequeno mesmo? Descubra tudo isso e mais um pouco neste incrível livro de ciência animal.

Qui habite dans la jungle : l''oie, le poisson rouge, le tigre ou le paresseux ? Le paresseux ! Qui pond ses oeufs sur les nénuphars ? La libellule ! Qui habite dans le désert ? Le suricate ! Soulève les volets pour découvrir quel animal vit dans le milieu naturel présenté, et apprendre de nombreuses informations sur le mode de vie de chaque espèce. Des images très colorées, des animaux à croquer, une série de documentaires ludiques pour les tout petits. Dans la même collection :- Qui me ressemble ?- Qui je suis ?- Ce que je fais

Entra de cheo no mundo da ciencia grazas a esta fantástica colección de libros. Fotografías asombrosas, ampliadas para ofrecerche intrigantes detalles, xunto cun texto claro que che explica os feitos de moitos temas básicos. Os divertidos proxectos bríndanche a oportunidade de aprender tanto en casa como fóra. Deixa que Océanos e mares te leve da man a un mundo de descubrimentos! * Descubre porque a auga do mar é salgada. * Mergúllate coas estrañas criaturas das profundidades. * Observa de cerca un arrecife de coral.